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Best Pima County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 123 public preschools serving 43,621 students in Pima County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pima County, AZ are Senita Valley Elementary School, Fruchthendler Elementary School and The Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pima County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Pima County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senita Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10750 E Bilby Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Fruchthendler Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
The Innovation Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 W Desert Fairways Dr
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 269-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10701 S. White Lightning
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Tanque Verde Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 N Fennimore Ave
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-4244
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Painted Sky Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12620 N Woodburne Ave
Tucson, AZ 85755
(520) 696-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17650 S Canyon Edge Trl
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Agua Caliente School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11420 E Limberlost Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Dove Mountain K-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5650 W Moore Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
(520) 579-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 S Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 696-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Winifred Harelson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
826 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Gladden Farms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11745 W Gladden Farms Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Gale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
678 S Gollob Rd
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Copper View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16200 S. Starlight View Lane
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(520) 625-3502
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8500 N Continental Links Dr
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 352-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Lineweaver Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
461 S Bryant Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1661 W Sage St
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6090
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2222.
Coyote Trail Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8000 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Ironwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 W Freer Dr
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 579-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4757 E Winsett St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Twin Peaks Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7995 W Twin Peaks Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
(520) 579-4750
Gr: PK-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2626.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9066 E 29th St
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Collier Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 N Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
Borman K-8 School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6630 E Lightning Dr
Tucson, AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
Lulu Walker School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 W Roller Coaster Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6517
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Copper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11620 N Copper Spring Trl
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 696-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Marion Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6160
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Continental Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1991 E Whitehouse Canyon Rd
Green Valley, AZ 85622
(520) 625-4581
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3434.
Coronado K-8 School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3401 E Wilds Rd
Tucson, AZ 85739
(520) 696-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3535.
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 N Sahuara Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pima County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pima County, AZ include Senita Valley Elementary School, Fruchthendler Elementary School and The Innovation Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Pima County?
122 public preschools are located in Pima County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima County?
Pima County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pima County are often viewed compared to one another?

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